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BLACK PANTHER INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE SC NOVEL
(W) Suyi Davies Okungbowa
On Earth, Wakanda is a beacon of prosperity and a bastion of freedom. But across the expanse of space, thousands of light-years away, lies another Wakanda. One that has grown to hold five galaxies in its iron grip. One that steals the memories of those it enslaves. One that has abandoned the values of its forbearers and seeks only the glory and power of Empire. Lost amongst unfamiliar stars, a man finds himself trapped in an imperial mining camp—one of the many Nameless violated by the Empire. He knows not how he got there, who he is, or even his name. The only thing he does know, in his bones, is that he must fight the oppression that binds him and the others around him. It is that will to fight that leads him to the Maroons, a band of rebels, determined to shatter the Empire and restore the memories of the Nameless. Quickly, the man proves his worth with an unparalleled skill for battle, and the Maroons bestow on the man a title of hope, promise, and responsibility: T'Challa. (STL361549) (C: 0-1-2) NOTE: Available only in US and UK; no Puerto Rico.
Novel, HC, 6x9, 320pgs SRP: $30.00
REBELLION / 2000AD
BATTLE ACTION #9 (OF 10)
(W) Garth Ennis, Torunn Gronbekk (A) Keith Burns, Patrick Goddard (CA) Torunn Gronbekk
The penultimate episode of Johnny Red: A Couple of Heroes sees Johnny try and pull off a daring rescue mission and face off against his nemesis. Written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Keith Burns. And in a flashback story, Nina Petrova: The Lucky Ones, Nina must rescue Masha from a field hospital before the German invasion overruns the facility, written by Torunn Grønbekk and drawn by Patrick Goddard. (STL360543) (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Germany.
Comic, 32pgs, FC (9 of 10) SRP: $7.99
JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #479 (MR)
(W) Alec Worley & Various (A) Clint Langely & Various (CA) Toby Wilsmer
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! Dredd deals with a dangerous chef in 'True Taste' by Alec Worley & Clint Langley; plus there's more thrills and spills in Lawless by Dan Abnett & Phil Winslade, and Death Cap: Frontier Justice by T.C. Eglington & Boo Cook; Cadet Dredd returns for a brand-new series 'The Haunting of Iso-Block 8' by Paul Starkey & Nick Brokenshire, and we learn more about the world of Atomfall, by Jonathan Howard & Anthony Williams, based on the new videogame. Plus features, interviews and lots more! (STL360544) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
Magazine, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD JUDGEMENT DAY TP (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Dean Ormston (CA) Carlos Ezquerra
The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series—this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! It is Judgment Day! Sabbat the Necromagus has resurrected every corpse in the whole world to serve as his zombie horde. All over the globe the Judges are facing unimaginable odds, but then the unthinkable happens and time-travelling Strontium Dog, Johnny Alpha, arrives to lend Dredd a hand. It is the team-up of the century as Dredd and Alpha fight back against the walking dead! (STL261574) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TP VOL 01 AMERICA (MR) (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Various (CA) Colin MacNeil
The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series — the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! In Mega-City One, the Judges are the law — acting as judge, jury, and executioner. But how do the citizens really feel about a system where they are powerless? This dark and complex tale, considered to be one of the best stories to ever come out of the Judge Dredd universe, has been contextualized with contemporarily thematic stories with re-colored art by Watchmen's John Higgins. (STL162435)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TP VOL 02 APOCALYPSE WAR (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A) Alan Grant
When the citizens of Mega-City One's massive city blocks declare war on each other, Judge Dredd realises it is merely a prologue to an all-out nuclear attack by East Meg One! As warheads rain down, Dredd leads a brave guerrilla resistance against the Sov forces, building to an earth-shattering decision that shakes his world to the core! The Apocalypse War is the mother of all 'epic' Dredd storylines, which forever fixed the character in readers' minds and ensured Carlos Ezquerra's title as the definitive Dredd artist in comics' hall of fame. (STL173031)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TP VOL 03 ORIGINS (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Kev Walker
An unusual delivery is made to the Grand Hall of Justice, a package that will force Dredd to lead a mission into the Cursed Earth and into the darkest recesses of the history of the Judges and Mega-City One. History is written by Dredd co-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra with a special introductory tale featuring the art of Kev Walker. (STL197701)
SC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TP VOL 04 DREDD VS DEATH (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Brian Bolland & Various
The crime is life! The Judgment is death! The fourth volume in the oversized Essential Dredd series includes the first two Judge Death stories, from John Wagner and Brian Bolland presented in stunning black and white, and featuring restored pages. It also includes the first solo Judge Anderson adventure, presented in luscious new colors, also starring Judge Death. The critically acclaimed Essential Dredd Collection is a perfect jumping on point for new readers and this volume introduces Judge Death, the Dark Judges and wisecracking Psi Judge Cassandra Anderson. (STL210476)
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $25.00
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TP VOL 05 NECROPOLIS (MR) (UK ITEM - RT) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A/CA) Carlos Ezquerra
Mega-City One is under siege from the Dark Judges, Dredd has been exiled to the harsh wastelands of the Cursed Earth and time is running out for the citizens he once swore to protect. With the body-count rising and hope running out, will the Judges be able to turn back the tide of death? Essential Judge Dredd: Necropolis is the ultimate Judge Dredd vs. The Dark Judges storyline. A comic book 'summer blockbuster,' written and drawn by Dredd's co-creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. (STL226136)
MATURE THEMES
SC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TOUR OF DUTY TP VOL 03
(W) John Wagner & Various (A) Carlos Ezquerra & Various (CA) Mike Collins
The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series – this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! And this is the grand finale to the epic Tour of Duty storyline! During Origins, Dredd discovered a mutant branch of his own bloodline. For the lawman, it brought home the injustice inherent in Justice Department’s Mutant policies. He believes that those unfortunates warped by the legacy of the Atomic Wars deserve to be treated with more humanity, as they are currently forbidden entry into Mega-City One, and exiled to facilities and townships in the irradiated wasteland. But Dredd’s support of Mutants may see him join them to live out the rest of his life in The Cursed Earth. The stories collected in this volume affect Dredd’s world for years to come, and feature work by writers John Wagner (A History of Violence), Robbie Morrison (The Authority), Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk) and artists Carlos Ezquerra (Preacher), Kev Walker (Star Wars), Patrick Goddard (Rogue Trooper), John Higgins (Watchmen), John Haward (Tales of Telguuth) and Mike Collins (Doctor Who). (STL360546) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 208pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TOUR OF DUTY TP VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A) Colin MacNeil & Various (CA) Colin MacNeil
After Dredd's discovery of a mutant branch of his bloodline during Origins, the lawman has started to take a closer look at Justice Department's treatment of those unfortunates warped by the legacy of the Atomic Wars. Mutants are currently forbidden entry into Mega-City One, and exiled to facilities and townships in the irradiated wasteland, but Dredd believes it's time the law was changed—but is even he prepared for the turmoil he's about to unleash? (STL297299) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
ESSENTIAL JUDGE DREDD TOUR OF DUTY TP VOL 02 (O/A)
(W) John Wagner, Al Ewing (A) Simon Fraser & Various (CA) Colin MacNeil
The essential Judge Dredd graphic novel series - this is the ultimate introduction to the Lawman of the Future! After Dredd and Hershey's decision to restore mutant access to Mega-City One is confronted with widespread criticism, Dan Francisco, a reality TV star who holds the people's favor, challenges Hershey's leadership as Chief Judge. Under his rule, the conditions of mutants across the Big Meg would be worse than ever. But when Judge Francisco is gunned down on camera in an alleged mutant attack, Dredd begins to suspect someone else might be masterminding the rushed election… (STL338372) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 224pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
SLAINE HORNED GOD ANNV ED TP (O/A)
(W) Pat Mills (A/CA) Simon Bisley
Sláine: The Horned God returns to print in a massively oversized edition just in time for the 35th anniversary of the ground-breaking and industry-altering story. Written by the character's co-creator, Pat Mills, and featuring fully-painted art the likes of which had never before been seen in the pages of 2000 AD. The Horned God is the definitive Sláine storyline. This anniversary edition has been rescanned from the original film, and printed at a size that more closely matches the actual artwork, so now you can become fully entranced by the art and story of the greatest Sláine epic. (STL316497) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 14x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $54.99
SLAINE THE DEFINITIVE ED HC VOL 01 PX ED
(W) Pat Mills (A) Angie Kincaid & Various (CA) Mike McMahon
Slaine Mac Roth of the Sessair tribe is known as the Warped Warrior - a mighty barbarian who can master the 'warp-spasm', harnessing the power of the Earth to transform into a monstrous creature. Accompanied by his dwarf sidekick, Ukko, and wielding his legendary axe Brain-biter, he travels Tir-Nan-Og, a land marred by warring tribes and ruled by merciless gods. Created by Pat Mills and Angie Kincaid, with art by Mick McMahon and Massimo Belardinelli, Sláine: The Definitive Edition collects the complete series in order, and includes original covers from the full run. (STL360601) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $38.99
SLAINE THE DEFINITIVE EDITION TP VOL 01
(W) Pat Mills (A) Angie Kincaid & Various (CA) Mike McMahon
Sláine Mac Roth of the Sessair tribe is known as the Warped Warrior – a mighty barbarian who can master the ‘warp-spasm’, harnessing the power of the Earth to transform into a monstrous creature. Accompanied by his dwarf sidekick, Ukko, and wielding his legendary axe Brain-biter, he travels Tir-Nan-Og, a land marred by warring tribes and ruled by merciless gods. Created by Pat Mills and Angie Kincaid, with art by Mick McMahon and Massimo Belardinelli, Sláine: The Definitive Edition collects the complete series in order, and includes original covers from the full run. (STL360622) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $25.95
SPECTOR INCORRUPTIBLE TP
(W) John Wagner (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Dan Cornwell (CA) Dan Cornwell
Just a few years into our future, faced with unsustainable levels of corruption within the branches of city government, and a police force that is equally rotten, Spector is created. A robot detective, untainted by corruption and beyond bribery, Spector is charged with cleaning up the city. But it is an uphill battle, as many people currently in positions of power want the robot to fail. Written by John Wagner (A History of Violence), this standalone graphic novel represents the final work of Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd), with Dan Cornwell (Rok of the Reds) completing the story. (STL360604) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 8x11, 112pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
STRONTIUM DOG SEARCH AND DESTROY HC VOL 04
(W) John Wagner, Alan Grant (A) Carlos Ezquerra, Robin Smith (CA) Carlos Ezquerra
Warped by radioactive Strontium-90 fallout after the Great Nuclear War, mutants like Johnny Alpha only have one career option available: a hard life as galactic bounty hunters known by the 'norms' as 'Strontium Dogs.' The Stontium Dogs patrol the galaxy, bringing trouble to the troublemakers. It's a hard and dangerous life where only the toughest can survive. Johnny Alpha—the leader of the mutant rebellion—might just be the toughest of them all. This collection sees Johnny and his brother-for-life Wulf Sternhammer return to the Gronk homeworld seeking justice against a band of violent trappers, unaware that they're walking into a trap… Alongside 'The Kid Knee Caper' and 'The Killing', this volume also contains 'The Moses Incident,' in which a routine bounty takes a dark and sinister turn which changes Johnny's world forever and sends him into the darkest parts of the galaxy. Johnny's story continues in this fourth volume written by John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Alan Grant (Batman), with art by Carlos Ezquerra (Preacher). (STL360545) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $32.99
STRONTIUM DOG SEARCH AND DESTROY HC VOL 01 (O/A)
(W) John Wagner (A/CA) Carlos Ezquerra
The earliest adventures of the cult character back in print, and in color for the first time in decades! There was a time in the 22nd century where man's lawless spread out amongst the stars across new frontiers. Enter the Search and Destroy Agents — mutants warped from birth by Strontium-90 fallout from the last, great war. Known by the 'norms' as 'Strontium Dogs,' these men and women enact justice throughout a cruel and unforgiving universe. It's a hard and dangerous life where only the toughest can survive. Men like Johnny Alpha, a mutant with the ability to emit powerful Alpha-Rays from his eyes! (STL156243) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 8x11, 144pgs, FC SRP: $26.99
STRONTIUM DOG SEARCH AND DESTROY HC VOL 02 (MR) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner, Alan Grant (A/CA) Carlos Ezquerra
Strontium Dog Search and Destroy 2 - The 2000 AD Years collects the earliest SD strips to appear in 2000 AD after the sci-fi comic it originally appeared in, Starlord, was merged with the 'galaxy's greatest comic!' Co-created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, the team behind Judge Dredd, this collection includes the beautifully-coloured spreads that appeared in the original 2000 AD run and includes the classic Strontium Dog story, The Schicklgruber Grab, in which mutant bounty hunter, Johnny Alpha and his partner travel to the past to capture Adolf Hitler! (STL255064) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
STRONTIUM DOG SEARCH AND DESTROY HC VOL 03 (MR) (O/A)
(W) John Wagner, Alan Grant (A/CA) Carlos Ezquerra
In 2150 a catastrophic war led to 70% of Britain's population being wiped out. Strontium 90 fallout led to an increase of children being born with strange mutations. Hated by average humans, the mutants faced terrible oppression when politician, Nelson Kreelman, introduced a series of anti-mutant laws enforced by a brutal police force. In 2167 the mutants decided to fight back. Among their ranks was a young boy with named Johnny Alpha with white blank eyes and a mutant power that grants him a series of powers, including the ability to see through many surfaces. Co-written by Alan Grant and John Wagner and featuring the artwork of Carlos Ezquerra, this collection features the explosive origin of Johnny Alpha in 'Portrait of a Mutant,' a tale widely considered to be the greatest Strontium Dog story of all. (STL300955) (C: 0-1-2)
MATURE THEMES
HC, 8x11, 192pgs, FC SRP: $28.99
RED 5 COMICS
SON CHASERS DOUBLE SIZED ONE SHOT
(W) Ben Ferrari, Buck Weiss (A) Kurt Belcher (CA) Elias Martis, Seb Valencia
How do you redeem your family's name when your ancestor is history's most notorious villain? One bullet at a time. But Henry Hitler (yes, that Hitler) must convince the Son Chasers he's on the side of good before it's too late. This one shot also features a Doc Odyssey adventure with the Abominable Snowman! (STL360038) (C: 0-0-1)
7x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95
RENEGADE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT
MODERN ASIAN FAMILY TP VOL 01 STRAIGHT OUTTA BUSAN
(W/A) Stefano Jun
A true story about an immigrant Korean family in North America, told by the one son who has to deal with all the chaos. Collecting the first 100 cartoons of the hit online series. (STL360352) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
ROCKETSHIP ENTERTAINMENT
CYKO KOS COLOSSAL COMIC COMPENDIUM TP
(W/A/CA) Rob Feldman
SuperEarth's greatest hero has arrived, and his name is Cyko KO! Prepare for an exhilarating ride as you dive into the action-packed world of this fourth-wall breakin', pinball-addicted, motorcycle-ridin' superhero as he battles wacky characters and giant monsters! With the help of his guide Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop, take a trip with Cyko in this vintage Saturday morning cartoon-inspired collection that will make you want to stay in your pajamas and camp out in the living room with a big bowl of cereal! Buckle up, readers, because this collector's item is the inspiration for an upcoming animated pilot featuring Jon Heder and the cast of Napoleon Dynamite! (STL312537) (C: 0-1-0)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXXIV #3 (MAR241462)
SC, 6x9, 132pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PRESS
LATINX COMICS STUDIES CRITICAL & CREATIVE CROSSINGS SC
(W) FERNANDA DIAZ-BASTERIS
Latinx Comics Studies: Critical and Creative Crossings offers an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to analyzing Latinx studies and comics studies. The book draws together groundbreaking critical essays, practical pedagogical reflections, and original and republished short comics. The works in this collection discuss the construction of national identity and memory, undocumented narratives, Indigenous and Afro-Latinx experiences, multiracial and multilingual identities, transnational and diasporic connections, natural disasters and unnatural colonial violence, feminist and queer interventions, Latinx futurities, and more. Together, the critical and creative works in this collection begin to map out the emerging and evolving field of Latinx comics studies and to envision what might be possible in and through Latinx comics. (STL360400) (C: 0-1-1)
Reference Book, SC, 6x9, 346pgs, PC SRP: $34.95